Comparison

The Plus Set vs Handstand Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Plus Set

This app simplifies tracking your Wendler 5/3/1 workouts, including Boring But Big assistance. It automatically calculates weights, tracks progress, and features a built-in rest timer. Focus on your training with smart progression and flexible customization.

Highlights
  • Automatic weight calculation
  • Plate loading guidance
  • Warmup and working set tracking
  • AMRAP set prompts
  • Estimated 1RM calculation
  • Built-in rest timer
  • Calendar workout history
Features
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The Plus Set is a clean, focused app for tracking Wendler 5/3/1 workouts with Boring But Big (BBB) assistance work. SIMPLE WORKOUT TRACKING • Automatically calculates weights for each set based on your training maxes • Shows exact plate loading for every weight (no more mental math) • Tracks warmup sets, working sets, and BBB assistance work • Tap to log reps, with special prompts for AMRAP sets SMART PROGRESSION • Calculates estimated 1RM from your AMRAP performance using the Epley formula • Automatically suggests new training maxes after each cycle • Training maxes only go up, never down BUILT-IN REST TIMER • Automatic rest timer starts after each set • Configurable durations for warmup, working sets, and BBB • Choose from 8 different chime sounds • Access timer anytime from the dedicated Timer tab TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Calendar view shows workout history at a glance • Personal records tracked automatically • PR celebrations when you hit new bests • Export your full workout history for backup or analysis FLEXIBLE TRAINING • Choose which exercise to start each session • Change exercises mid-workout if needed • Customize exercise order to match your schedule • Adjustable training max percentage (80-100%) SYNCS ACROSS DEVICES • iCloud sync keeps your data backed up • Access your workout history on all your devices NO SUBSCRIPTIONS • One-time purchase, no recurring fees • No ads, no tracking, no accounts required Whether you're new to 5/3/1 or a seasoned lifter, The Plus Set helps you focus on what matters: putting in the work and getting stronger.

About

Handstand Pro

Learn to hold a handstand with a personalized program. It assesses your current level and provides tailored drills to build strength, balance, and confidence. Track your progress and achieve your goals with guided sessions and consistent practice.

Highlights
  • Personalized level assessment
  • Skill tree progression
  • Safe bail-out training
  • Wrist warm-up routines
  • Guided timed sessions
  • Progress tracking and personal bests
  • Consistency rewards (streaks, badges)
Features
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Hold a handstand. For real. Handstand Pro teaches you to balance on your hands with a real program, not random tutorials watched out of order. You take a 2-minute level test, the app finds exactly where you're at, and gives you the drills you need. Never too hard, never useless. 15 minutes a day is enough. Every session counts, every second you gain is logged, and you see your progress in black and white. WHAT MAKES HANDSTAND PRO DIFFERENT - One test, your level. The app assesses your base (core, wrists, balance) and builds a progression made for you. - A clear path. A skill tree guides you from your very first hold at the wall to a freestanding handstand. You unlock what's next by mastering the step you're on. - Fear of falling, treated as a skill. The "Cartwheel bail out" module teaches you to come down safely before you ever attempt freestanding balance. It's the number one blocker for adults, and it's solved in two sessions. - Wrists protected. Every session starts with their guided warm-up: 5 minutes that prevent the vast majority of pain. - Guided sessions. Timer, spoken countdown, coaching cues and a video demo for every drill. - Your records tracked. The app times your best holds and celebrates every new personal best. Handstand progress is invisible day to day and spectacular month to month: seeing it is what keeps you going. - Your consistency rewarded. You choose your weekly pact, the app helps you keep it. Streaks, badges, shareable progress cards. WHO IS IT FOR? Adults. Whether you've never left the floor or you already hold a few seconds against a wall, the program starts from YOUR starting point and takes you further. And no, 30 or 40 is not too late: Handstand Pro was built by an adult who rebuilt their handstand at 40, on a gymnastics foundation. WHAT YOU'LL TRAIN - Wrist strength and mobility, the base of every solid handstand - Core and alignment - Balance at the wall, then away from it - The safe bail out, so you can practice without fear - The hold, second after second FREE TRIAL, NO TRICKS The full program is included in the Handstand Pro subscription: 14-day free trial on the yearly plan, 7 days on the monthly, or lifetime access as a one-time purchase. You're reminded before the trial ends, and you can cancel in 2 taps in Settings. No commitment. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No account to create. Your progress lives on your iPhone. Ready to get upside down? Take the test, and start today. Terms of Use (Apple's standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.handstandpro.app

Screenshots

The Plus Set4 screens
Handstand Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Plus Set at 5.0 against Handstand Pro's 3.0. The Plus Set also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). Handstand Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Handstand Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Plus Set asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Plus Set holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Plus Set ships an update every 2 weeks, Handstand Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Plus Set versus Handstand Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Plus SetHandstand Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB132 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVishal AgrawalStephane, Robert,Jean PERRIN

Customer experience

The Plus Set

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Handstand Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Plus Set

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Handstand Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly special offer1 Year trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$89.99

Questions

Is The Plus Set free?
The Plus Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handstand Pro free?
Handstand Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Plus Set or Handstand Pro?
The Plus Set is rated higher. The Plus Set averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Handstand Pro averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do The Plus Set or Handstand Pro have ads?
Neither The Plus Set nor Handstand Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Plus Set or Handstand Pro?
The Plus Set ships an update every 2 weeks, and Handstand Pro every 2 days. Most recently, The Plus Set was updated on June 9, 2026 and Handstand Pro on September 14, 2026.

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